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BPD Releases its Assessment of 2020 First Amendment Protected Activities

The Baltimore Police Department (BPD) recognizes the importance of First Amendment protected activity, not only as a bedrock of our nation’s values, but also as a critical foundation for effective, transparent policing in Baltimore City. In order to ensure that BPD officers are respecting the public’s First Amendment rights, BPD conducts an annual assessment of data, events, and complaints related to First Amendment activities.

This report covers BPD’s assessment of its responses to First Amendment activities that occurred in the 2020 calendar year. Read the report by clicking the button below:

All drafts are available on the BPD Transparency page by clicking the button below:

With the launch of BPD's new Records Management System (RMS), members of the public can expect to see some changes to the paperwork officers will provide during their interactions. Here's when you can expect to receive the new contact card:

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